Alumni

BSc and MSc degrees in Electrical Engineering at the Technion.

Participated in the Technion Excellence Program: 2000 – 2003.

Lihu studied advanced courses related to his research at the time, concerning quantum computational chemistry, making the curriculum multi-disciplinary. He participated in a research project: "Quantum Computational Chemistry" under the guidance of Prof. Uri Peskin.  Although it started as a summer project, it gradually became more serious, and in the next two years, he worked with Prof. Peskin on several subjects in parallel to his studies in Electrical Engineering.

Recommendations to Program Participants:

• Your first semester: You need to get familiar with the academic system in general, and with the Technion in particular. In addition, you need to excel in the courses. Therefore, take ~20 points (even if your advisor is certain that 26 points would still be a piece of cake for you).
• Your second and third years: Taste and try everything you think may be of interest for you, either formally or informally. Use the summers to work with people who do stuff you find fascinating.
• Your last year: By now you should know whether you like the academic system or not. If you do, then this would be a good time to start converging towards your research topic for higher degrees. If you don't, try to contact some of the program's alumni in the industry and see where it gets you.
• Every once in a while, ask yourself why are you here, what are your goals, and whether the path you are taking is consistent with your goals.
• Don't forget to enjoy life and have fun. Really:)